New shop brings the ocean to Gilroy
The 30 miles between Gilroy and Monterey Bay didn’t seem like a great distance for diver Mauricio Muñoz–it seemed perfect.
After years in the Silicon Valley corporate world, the lifetime scuba diver decided to open a business that reflected his passion and took a risk...
Gilroy Medical Supply closes
Gilroy Medical Supply, 7483 Monterey St., has shut its doors pending a future sale.
A sign posted on the downtown business’ window reads: “Business for sale. Closed indefinitely. Thank you.”
Gilroy Medical Supply carried products such as walkers, wheelchairs, medical legwear and more.
In a Facebook post,...
Walmart completes remodel
Walmart recently celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled Gilroy Supercenter at 7150 Camino Arroyo, which includes the launch of the retailer’s Pickup Tower.
The improvements at the Gilroy Supercenter are part of Walmart’s plan to spend an estimated $145 million this year in California...
Chrysler dealership reopens with new ownership
The Chrysler dealership in the Gilroy Auto Mall is back open with a new owner after being closed for most of the year.
Gill Auto Group has taken over operations of the former South County Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM at 455 Automall Drive, renaming it...
Dozens of new state laws take effect for the new year
California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process during which most never saw the light of day.
Just 1,206 made it to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, with 1,017 getting signed into law...
The Hill Bar and Grill celebrates grand opening
The Hill Bar and Grill (formerly Champ’s) celebrated its grand opening April 3. The Hill was opened by Dustin Evanger (cutting the ribbon), staff, friends and ambassadors and friends of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce. We welcome the Hill as a great place for music, food and drinks, with live and DJ music on weekends. Stop by and check out the newest restaurant in town at 17330 Monterey St. in Morgan Hill. For information on getting your business a ribbon cutting, please call the Chamber of Commerce at (408) 779-9444.
Crews to begin controlled explosions at Anderson Dam site
Residents in the area of Anderson Dam over the next few weeks may hear loud warning horns and explosive sounds as crews continue to excavate a tunnel under construction for the dam’s seismic retrofit project, according to Valley Water.
Water district staff say the impact...

















